Miter Saw Formative Assessment

The Miter cuts compound angles, Miter cut and straight cut.

• True
• False

Which direction should you slide the machine when cutting?

• Slide out, push down and  away from your from the body
• Push down and pull backward the body

Make sure the blade is not touching the wood before the _________________ is turned on.

• Blade
• Switch
• Machine

What PPE should be worn when operating the table saw

• gloves
• ear protectors
• safety glasses
• both b and c

What is the purpose of the Miter Saw?

• To cut wood to length
• To rip wood

To make sure the wood does not jump off the table you should

• Lay the board flat on the table and up against the fence.
• Clamp the material
• all of the above

When is it safe to remove wood scraps from the cutting zone on the motorized miter saw?

• While the saw is positioned over material and ready for a cut to be made
• while the saw blade is clamped in the down position
• while the saw is off and the hand is not on the On/Off switch
• while the blade is up

You must have the instructor’s permission to use the saw?

• True

• False

Your fingers should be how far away from the blade during operation of the miter saw?

• 6"

• 1"

• 1/2"

• 2"

The miter saw is used for ripping stock?

• True

• False